As for "James," FOX will suspend production after its seventh episode, six shy of its previously announced 13-episode order. It's understood the decision was tied to FOX's overstuffed midseason roster, which includes fellow newcomers "Canterbury's Law," "New Amsterdam," "Nothing But the Truth," "The Sarah Connor Chronicles," "Unhitched" and "When Women Rule the World."

"We have always planned to launch 'The Return of Jezebel James' in midseason, and seven episodes are all we need to allow us to program the series through the current broadcast season," the network said in a statement to the press. "We are big fans of Amy Sherman-Palladino, Dan Palladino and the extremely talented cast and are looking forward to airing the show."